Project Engineer, Construction at LS Power Development, LLC

Chesterfield, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Construction Management, EPC Coordination, Scheduling, Documentation, Risk Management, Communication, Data Analysis, Change Order Management, Contract Management, Field Visits, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Detail Orientation, Microsoft Office, Primavera P6

Industry

Utilities

Description

Overview About us: Founded in 1990, LS Power is a premier development, investment, and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector, with leading platforms across generation, transmission and energy transition solutions. Since inception, LS Power has developed or acquired over 50,000 MW of power generation, including utility-scale solar, wind, hydro, battery energy storage, and natural gas-fired facilities. Through LS Power Grid, the Firm has built and operates approximately 780 miles of high-voltage transmission with another 350+ miles and multiple grid infrastructure projects currently under construction or development. Across its efforts, LS Power actively invests in and scales businesses that are accelerating the energy transition, including electric vehicle charging, demand response, microgrids, renewable fuels and waste-to-energy platforms. Over the years, LS Power has raised $65 billion in debt and equity capital to support North American infrastructure. Our Purpose, Mission, & Values: Our Purpose is to solve complex energy problems that improve the world Our Mission is to make lives better by developing a cleaner and more reliable energy ecosystem Our Values are the willingness to participate in and help strengthen our culture of integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Taking Ownership Our People create value and are our Most Valuable asset. We take our values of Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork and Taking Ownership seriously and ask candidates to think about how they can help us further enhance our culture with their specific skillsets, capabilities and experiences. Benefits We provide our team the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and continue in their career growth. We are committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits that include 100% employer paid premium healthcare, paid parental leave and more. About the Role: The Project Engineer (Construction) plays a key role in supporting the successful management of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects. This position assists the Construction Manager and EPC Lead with Contractor coordination, advising on constructability and construction risks, Contractor progress monitoring, schedule management, managing vendor and construction field-related documents, and reviewing and negotiating Contractor change orders and other commercial support throughout the construction phase. The role is primarily office-based with regular visits to the project site, but may be fully field-based depending on project needs. Responsibilities What you will do: Support the Construction Manager and EPC Lead with day-to-day project management and coordination activities. Create, maintain, and update the integrated construction schedule, consolidating inputs from multiple project participants. Track and analyze schedule risks for each forecast update and communicate potential impacts to project leadership. Manage field-related documentation and control key project information, including: RFI (Request for Information) logs Issue and NCR (Non-Conformance Report) logs IFC (Issued for Construction) drawings and document control Contractor submittals and approvals Permit-related documentation Maintain organized systems for information management to ensure accuracy, version control, and timely distribution. Track and compile data for potential change orders and assist with supporting documentation. Provide input on contractor performance, including schedule compliance and progress reporting. Identify and communicate potential risks, opportunities, and scope deviations to the Construction Manager and EPC Lead. Draft project contract notices and correspondence for management review. Support commercial management by providing factual, well-documented data to facilitate contract change management. Contribute to regular project reporting and updates as needed. Qualifications We want you on our team because you… Have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred). Bring at least 3 years of experience in construction and/or project management, or an EPC project coordination role. Are highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent documentation and follow-up skills. Are proficient in scheduling and productivity tools such as Primavera P6 and/or MS Project, and Microsoft Office Suite. Understand construction documentation, submittal processes, and change order workflows. Communicate clearly and professionally across teams, both in the office and in the field. Excel at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Take ownership and achieve goals by engaging in and advancing a collaborative, solutions-focused culture. Are willing to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

The Project Engineer supports the management of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects by assisting with contractor coordination and construction risk assessment. This role involves monitoring contractor progress, managing documentation, and providing input on contractor performance.